Pineapple belongs to the most popular tropical fruits along with bananas. Apart from tasty it is also very beneficial to our health.
Pineapple is a fruit rich in antioxidants and is particularly beneficial to women because it contains substances that restore the elasticity of tissues and help in hydrating the skin. Also, due to its natural sweetness, it can be consumed fearlessly to replace a sweet and thus help in weight loss. It also protects the good health of vision and mouth thanks to its vitamin C and because it is rich in fiber helps constipation effectively.
The fruit is eaten raw or preserved in cans and used extensively in pastry. In many tropical countries, pineapple is sold on the streets as a snack. Pineapple pieces are used in fruit salads, but also in salty dishes such as pizzas and hamburgers. Also in pieces is used in yoghurts, jams, sweets and ice creams. Finally, the juice is served as a drink or used as a main ingredient in cocktails.
